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Judge Orders Release of Epstein Suicide Note; DOJ Silent

5/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. District Judge Kenneth Karas ordered the release of a document claimed to be Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide note.
On May 6, 2026, Karas unsealed the note, which says investigators “found nothing” and includes “NO FUN, NOT WORTH IT.”
The Department of Justice (DOJ) declined to review the note or comment on its authenticity.
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi asked why the note was omitted from pages of Epstein files released this year.

History

Historical Context

In 2008 U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta approved a secret non-prosecution agreement that let financier Jeffrey Epstein serve only a 13-month jail term after pleading guilty to soliciting a minor. The deal concealed federal investigations and sparked later lawsuits. On May 6 2026 Judge Kenneth Karas ordered the alleged Epstein suicide note unsealed, reviving calls from Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi for full disclosure.

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Story summary

U.S. District Judge Kenneth Karas ordered the release of a document claimed to be Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide note.
On May 6, 2026, Karas unsealed the note, which says investigators “found nothing” and includes “NO FUN, NOT WORTH IT.”
The Department of Justice (DOJ) declined to review the note or comment on its authenticity.
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi asked why the note was omitted from pages of Epstein files released this year.

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